Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Some News for Wed Aug 11, 2010

Lots of D2 teams in action tonight that are fighting for the last few playoff spots. See details in the USSF Division 2 section below. (My NSC Minnesota Stars are at the nasty-assed Portland Timbers.)

BOB BRADLEY WATCH

Aston Villa are said to be strongly chasing Everton manager David Moyes to take over the team. But why would he go to another team with a short budget. He already has that.

TEAM USA

The USA gave us 15 minutes of quality followed by 75 minutes of scared garbage. That ended up not even being worth our while to watch. Only 2 American players didn't embarrass themselves - goalkeepers Tim Howard and Brad Guzan. Steve Cherundolo was also spared, seeing as he was the only American on the roster not to take the field. (He had some sort of groin muscle injury.)

Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today the three-month loan acquisition of striker Omar Salgado.-Salgado was recently with Guadalajara, but left to play for the USA U20 team and sign with MLS. He will be part of the Superdraft next Spring. Until then, this load deal.-The Vancouver Province with an article on Salgado.

Miserable day in the English Carling Cup for Americans as 5 took the field and only 1 won the game.

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Game Action: (only those that played are listed)

ENGLAND - Carling Cup Round OneConor Doyle - Derby County - came on as a sub in the 81st minute but they lost 1-0 at Crewe Alexandra.Mike Grella - Leeds - came on as a sub in the 61st minute as they won 4-0 at home over Lincoln City.Anton Peterlin - Plymouth Argyle - started and went 66 minutes but they lost 0-1 at home to Notts County.Jon-Paul Pittman - Wycombe - went the distance but lost at home 1-2 to Millwall.Frank Simek - Carlisle United - went the full 90 but lost at home 0-1 to Huddersfield Town.